Nicholas Davidoff

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Need about a dozen or more, or however many you got, rings for a Preston handset 2 (HU2). Thanks, ~ Nick PM me or call/text (310) 567-9668

11 hours left on EBay listing. Last chance to buy, already have bids and current high bid at $1500. Good luck! http://www.ebay.com/itm/151354402746

Thanks Andrew, I was just fixin' to do that. It would be really great if they could improve their horizon indicator, that would make this an excellent steadicam monitor. Would also be great if there was an analog video input somewhere other than the Hiroshi plug on the side. It sucks for standard def and film projects of which I happen to be doing one right now. Oh and Will, that Composite to HDMI converter box I got from Etek City didn't work with the Small HD HDMI. Tried all different combinations of cables and no dice. Don't know why. Different frequency type of HDMI I guess? Still on the hunt for a cheap, mini-converter box that will upconvert Composite (standard def) Video to HDMI so I can use the HDMI input on the Small HD instead of that annoying Hiroshi. http://www.amazon.com/Etekcity®-Composite-Video-Audio-Converter/dp/B00HY8IYJU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1405815316&sr=8-3&keywords=composite+to+hdmi

Hey Brett, I'm sorry I don't remember the exact measurements. Just measured the screen H and V in millimeters. Left about 1 mil cushions around the edges. But like Will said, I guess the AC7 size fits perfect. I do know that Photodon will cut to your exact specs.

A few people have asked me if this unit works with a Hand Unit 2 (HU2). The answer is yes, absolutely. I and many others have been using this combination for years. The MDR1 is fully compatible with an HU2.

Bump. Price drop - $2000 or best offer.

This MDR1 is in great shape. Always cared for and well treated. Aside from obvious cosmetic wear over the years, the unit is fully functional. Also including a couple of Run/Stop cables, Arri and Panavision. Asking $2200 OBO. Currently located in New Orleans but can ship international. Call or PM me for any questions. ~ Nick (310) 567-9668

Now that I've had a chance to put the DP7HB through some field testing, I'm happy with the monitor. I'm happy with the daylight viewability, size, shape and functionality. One thing that really sucks about this monitor though is the horizon indicator. It is pretty much worthless. If you do even a medium speed pan it totally loses calibration. Then you have to hit three menu functions to re-zero it. That's way too many steps. I was very excited about this horizon indicator when I saw it on a demo. Loved the positioning and the graphic layout of it. Love the color changing bar when you lose level. For some applications this would be a handy tool, but for steadicam use it's not just sub-par, it's really worthless. It only holds calibration through slow, fluid moves. Beyond that it's a dead stick. I still like the monitor and use my good ol' trusty bubble level which never fails or goes out of wack. Dear SmallHD, if you read any of these threads, and I hope you do. And if you want a serious market share of steadicam operators, you'll make some improvements on your horizon indicator. #1 would be the ability to quick pan without losing calibration. I understand if this happens momentarily through a fast move, but it really needs to recover instantly and hold it's zero calibration. #2 would be a smart key function to directly re-zero the level. Meaning I press a smart key once (maybe twice) and it executes the re-zero, no scrolling through menus on the wheel. Way too cumbersome and time consuming in a fast moving production environment. Hopefully this can all be done within the software and firmware? Maybe a hardware upgrade on the accelerometer? On a related note, has anybody heard any more on this rumor that Small HD is working on an external level interface with Tiffen?

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On the subject of protective anti-glare films for the DP7, I've been using anti-glare films for years for all my monitors from a company called Photodon.com I own the DP7-Pro HB and I love it, but the anti-glare protective film they offer is garbage. I could tell the moment I put it on, there was nothing anti-glare about it. Photodon offers a few different options for glare reduction films. The higher the glare reduction, the more sharpness you lose. Personally I prefer the MXT, it's a medium glare reduction with minimal sharpness loss. The MXG version is a bit stronger against the glare but results in a slightly softer image. It acts as a hard diffusion filter for direct sun hitting the screen and makes it much more tolerable, although doesn't eliminate it completely. Photodon also custom cuts the films to your exact specs and for only about $12 you get two custom cut films and a cleaning kit. Great product, great company. I've been very happy with them.

Looking for just a rod support bracket.

Thanks guys, got it.

Looking for a used Hill Pana Bracket with or without rods. Anybody got one for sale? Here's a pic:

Also looking for a Weaver Steadman dutch angle bracket.

Anybody have one of these sitting around in their garage? Not looking for a whole Weaver head, just the 3rd axis module. Please PM me. Thanks, ~ Nick

Sale is over, thanks.

Anybody have these items to sell? It's a Betz or MK-V long dovetail baseplate for steadicam. And a rod support that mounts to the dovetail. (see pic) Looking for both together or either one separately. Please PM me. Thanks, ~ Nick

Sale ended

Selling a brand new MK-V 2", 4 stage carbon fiber post. This is a completely unused, totally new condition post. Purchased it a few months back to piece together a sled, but then ended up buying a fully built sled so don't need the post. Cost is $3500 from MK-V. Selling for $3000. Save $500 on a brand new post. Also including the mounting base which is compatible with MK-V j-box and also GPI j-box. I can ship international or in U.S. as long as buyer pays shipping. Please PM me if interested. ~ Nick

Looking for an AR with MK-V sled to rent and possibly purchase. Please PM me if you have an AR sitting around and interested in renting for perhaps several weeks. Would be fully insured and professionally cared for. Looking for one located within the U.S., unless you're willing to ship the unit overseas. ~ Nick

All set, thanks.

Wanted: MK-V, V2 or V3 upper J-box and Lower J-box/electronics. Please PM me. Don't need HD, just standard def, but will consider HD if that's what you got. Willing to buy separate if you only have upper or lower. PM or call: Nick (310) 567-9668

Thanks guys